John Thomas Welch, age 75, of Sykesville, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at home. Born December 20, 1940, in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late John Thomas Welch and Evelyn Fulton Welch. He was the husband of Linda L. Wolford Welch. Tom had worked as a material manager in the health care industry. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and reminiscing about his experiences in the Marines. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife are daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Rick Steinebrunner of Sykesville and grandchildren: Tommy, Michael, Natalie and Ricky. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2pm. Interment will be private. Those desiring may make memorial donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 78517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 or to Sykesville American Legion Post #223, 7327 Slacks Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.